Many members of the playing staff are now in the last couple months of their contract, which means other clubs could potentially approach them and negotiating pre-contract deals. Some will be keen to stay. Some perhaps not. Hearts will want to keep some of them, but let others go to free up spaces in the squad and on the wage bill for a summer recruitment drive. Of course, much will depend on who gets the job as manager, whether that is Steven Naismith or someone else.
Here’s the full list of Hearts players out of contract ...
1. Josh Ginnelly
The English forward was in and out at the start of the season but his good form has propelled into the starting XI of late and Hearts will want to keep him Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
2. Ross Stewart
Became third-choice keeper after the signing of Zander Clark, with Craig Gordon recovering from a long-term injury Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
3. Michael Smith
The experienced defender has had a decent season but will be 35 in September Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
4. Cammy Logan
The 21-year-old right-back spent the first half of the season on loan at Kelty Hearts and the second half at Queen of the South, both in League One Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group